BlackBerry has a long history. At one point of time, it was the most successful brand of phones. The Qwerty keypad on phone seems to have become popular due to it only. &nbsp;&nbsp;

But the times have changed now. The smartphones may have led to the downfall of BlackBerry as it could not match up with the new trend.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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In a new development, the company has said that any device running on BlackBerry's software will "no longer function reliably" after January 4. &nbsp;

In a statement, the company said, "As another milestone in the BlackBerry journey, we will be taking steps to decommission the legacy services for BlackBerry 7.1 OS and earlier, BlackBerry 10 software, BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 and earlier versions, with an end of life or termination date of January 4, 2022." &nbsp;&nbsp;

As per the statement, individuals, who are still using a device with the software, may not be able to make calls, use data, send or receive an SMS, etc. &nbsp;

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The firm also thanked its loyal partners and customers before parting away. &nbsp;

"In 2016, BlackBerry Executive Chairman and CEO John Chen announced that the company's transition to a software company was complete. Since then, we've made great strides executing on our business strategy and today, we are focused on providing intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world," the statement read. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

BlackBerry has a long history. At one point of time, it was the most successful brand of phones. The Qwerty keypad on phone seems to have become popular due to it only.

BlackBerry has a long history. At one point of time, it was the most successful brand of phones. The Qwerty keypad on phone seems to have become popular due to it only. But the times have changed now. The smartphones may have led to the downfall of BlackBerry as it could not match up with the new trend. Also Read | Catch ultimate glimpse: 104-m-wide asteroid set to pass near Earth on January 11 In a new development, the company has said that any device running on BlackBerry's software will "no longer function reliably" after January 4. In a statement, the company said, "As another milestone in the BlackBerry journey, we will be taking steps to decommission the legacy services for BlackBerry 7.1 OS and earlier, BlackBerry 10 software, BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 and earlier versions, with an end of life or termination date of January 4, 2022." As per the statement, individuals, who are still using a device with the software, may not be able to make calls, use data, send or receive an SMS, etc. Also Read: ‘Wooden’ satellite in space by 2023? Explore ambitious plans of Japanese researchers The firm also thanked its loyal partners and customers before parting away. "In 2016, BlackBerry Executive Chairman and CEO John Chen announced that the company's transition to a software company was complete. Since then, we've made great strides executing on our business strategy and today, we are focused on providing intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world," the statement read. (With inputs from agencies)

Bye BlackBerry? Software may 'no longer function reliably', says company

Former President Pranab Mukherjee has responded to the criticism (and the many suggestions) he has got after accepting an invite to an RSS event.&nbsp;

Mukherjee has been invited to speak to swayamsevaks in Nagpur on June 7 at the concluding function of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Tritiya Varsha Varg or third-year course.&nbsp;

His acceptance of the invite (and what he might say there) has caused much consternation in the country.&nbsp;

At least three Congress leaders — Jairam Ramesh, Ramesh Chennithala and CK Jaffer Sharief — have urged Mukjherjee to turn down the invite.&nbsp;&nbsp;

While former finance minister P Chidambaram has urged Mukherjee to tell the RSS at the event what might be wrong with their ideology.&nbsp;

While Mukherjee was most recently president of India — a constitutional and not political post — he was for the overwhelming majority of his political life a Congressman.&nbsp;

The Congress is today the country's main opposition party while the BJP, the RSS's political wing, is in power at the Centre.&nbsp;

On Sunday, news reports quoted Mukherjee as saying: "Whatever I have to say, I will say in Nagpur."&nbsp;

Mukherjee added that he had received several letters and phone calls since accepting the invite from the RSS but that he has not responded to any of them.&nbsp;

Former president Pranab Mukherjee has been invited to speak to swayamsevaks in Nagpur on June 7 at the concluding function of the RSS's Tritiya Varsha Varg or third-year course. His acceptance of the invite (and what he might say there) has caused much consternation in the country

Former President Pranab Mukherjee has responded to the criticism (and the many suggestions) he has got after accepting an invite to an RSS event. Mukherjee has been invited to speak to swayamsevaks in Nagpur on June 7 at the concluding function of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Tritiya Varsha Varg or third-year course. His acceptance of the invite (and what he might say there) has caused much consternation in the country. At least three Congress leaders — Jairam Ramesh, Ramesh Chennithala and CK Jaffer Sharief — have urged Mukjherjee to turn down the invite. While former finance minister P Chidambaram has urged Mukherjee to tell the RSS at the event what might be wrong with their ideology. While Mukherjee was most recently president of India — a constitutional and not political post — he was for the overwhelming majority of his political life a Congressman. The Congress is today the country's main opposition party while the BJP, the RSS's political wing, is in power at the Centre. On Sunday, news reports quoted Mukherjee as saying: "Whatever I have to say, I will say in Nagpur." Mukherjee added that he had received several letters and phone calls since accepting the invite from the RSS but that he has not responded to any of them.

Whatever I have to say, I will say in Nagpur: Pranab Mukherjee on accepting RSS invite

In yet another shameful incident in Gurugram, a 22-year-old woman was pulled out of her car and was allegedly raped in front of her husband and brother-in-law, who were held at gunpoint in Sector 56.

The incident took place on late Sunday night when the family was returning from a function. &nbsp;

As per media reports, the family had stopped their vehicle near Business Park Tower in sector 56, where the victim&#39;s husband had stepped out of the vehicle to attend nature&#39;s call.

Within seconds, two cars arrived four people inside it and asked them the reason for stopping their vehicle there.

Suddenly, they dragged the women out of the car and while three of them held her husband and brother-in-law at gun-point, the fourth one raped her. &nbsp;

Before fleeing, they threatened the victim, her husband and brother-in-law with dire consequences if they approach the police.

Speaking on the incident, ACP and chief PRO of Gurgaon police Manish Sehgal informed that four persons have been arrested after the victim&#39;s husband managed to note down the registration number of one of the two vehicles.&nbsp;

Haryana is already under the scanner for series of rapes taking place in different parts of the state, especially with minors. &nbsp;

The incident took place on late Sunday night when the family was returning from a function

In yet another shameful incident in Gurugram, a 22-year-old woman was pulled out of her car and was allegedly raped in front of her husband and brother-in-law, who were held at gunpoint in Sector 56. The incident took place on late Sunday night when the family was returning from a function. As per media reports, the family had stopped their vehicle near Business Park Tower in sector 56, where the victim's husband had stepped out of the vehicle to attend nature's call. Within seconds, two cars arrived four people inside it and asked them the reason for stopping their vehicle there. Suddenly, they dragged the women out of the car and while three of them held her husband and brother-in-law at gun-point, the fourth one raped her. Before fleeing, they threatened the victim, her husband and brother-in-law with dire consequences if they approach the police. Speaking on the incident, ACP and chief PRO of Gurgaon police Manish Sehgal informed that four persons have been arrested after the victim's husband managed to note down the registration number of one of the two vehicles. Haryana is already under the scanner for series of rapes taking place in different parts of the state, especially with minors.

Gurugram: Woman dragged out of car, raped in front of husband

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